A REGULAR top end buyer returned to Eagle Ridge Dohne's on-property sale at Cowell on Monday last week, again paying the highest price.
During the Helmsmann auction, 37 of 40 rams sold for an average $1267.
Everglen Ag, Lock, which has been selecting from the top end of the catalogue for a number of years, again paid the $3500 top price for a 92 kilogram ram with a micron of 18 and postweaning weight of 5, post-weaning eye muscle depth of 0.4 and yearling clean fleece weight of 26.8.
The Hodges, Everglen Ag, look for a long-stapled fleece for six-monthly shearing, and bought 10 rams all up.
The second top price was $3000, paid by PNH Nominees, Wirrula, for a ram with 17.6M, 5PWWT, 0.8PEMD and 14.7YCFW.
Another volume buyer was Jogilma, Cowell, which bought 10 rams to $2000.
Eagle Ridge principal Paul Webb said he was pleased with the result with a solid clearance.
"With the Helmsmann auction, people get time to buy the rams they want for their flock," he said.
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He said it was a good chance for buyers to pick up some quality sheep for bargain prices, with strong support from repeat clients.
"Everyone was happy with their lots," he said.
The sale was conducted by EP Livestock.
Elizabeth Anderson
Editor of Stock Journal.
Editor of Stock Journal.
